Bai He Dried Lily Bulb (Lilium lancifolium) — Sweet Lily Tea & Soup Herb, 250g Jar

Bai He Dried Lily Bulb (Lilium lancifolium) is the dried, sun-cured bulb of a beloved traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bǎi Hé (百合). For centuries, Bai He has been prized as a gentle, yin-nourishing, spirit-calming herb, used to moisten dryness, soothe the throat, and support restful calm. Its nature is sweet and slightly cold, making it a mild yet deeply nourishing herb for the Lung and Heart channels. This 250g jar offers plump, sweet lily bulbs from Gansu, ready for tea, soup, and congee.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional yin-nourishing and spirit-calming food herb
• Sweet Bai He lily bulb from Gansu origin
• Sun-dried for natural sweetness and plump texture
• Versatile for tea, soup, congee, and dessert
• 250g large jar, new-crop quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is sun-dried to preserve its creamy ivory color, plump fleshy petals, and clean, faintly sweet aroma. When brewed, the petals soften and release a delicate, mildly sweet infusion with a smooth, slightly starchy mouthfeel. In soups and congee, they turn tender and subtly sweet, adding body and a gentle floral note without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea, brewed alone or blended
• Chinese-style sweet soup and congee
• Savory broth and soup ingredient
• Seasonal autumn nourishment
• Dessert and tonic preparation

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Bai He is decocted into sweet soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment during dry seasons. It is a classic ingredient in autumn soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like yu zhu, goji berry, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and rock sugar for a light, mildly sweet infusion. In traditional longevity formulas, it is simmered with lotus seed and silver ear for a soothing, calming dessert.

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